We are concerned the ammunition shortage could affect hunting. It is safe to say the last couple years have been rough on all of us. Combine tense political times with a global pandemic and it was a perfect storm for an ammunition shortage. We have been through ammo shortages before. Who could forget a few […]
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After 47 years of service, including nine years serving as director of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Jim Douglas is retiring. He has celebrated a lifetime of conservation accomplishments. “Ask yourself what kind of world you want to live in and leave for your kids,” said Director Jim Douglas, a statement that says so …
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The hunting world can be small, and it seems even smaller on the internet. I credit social media for several friendships over the years — connections with like-minded hunters whom I would’ve never met otherwise. Through sharing photos, advice and recipes on Instagram and Facebook, we celebrate and commiserate in each other’s successes and failures …
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Over crackers, in a sandwich or scooped over a bed of fresh greens, this is my go-to turkey salad recipe for leftover Thanksgiving dinner or made from scratch with a wild bird. Tarragon — a classic French herb — has an anise, or licorice-like, aroma and used sparingly, can transform any poultry dish. Tart cranberries, …
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One would think in this age of cell phone and digital cameras that it would be pretty easy for hunters to get a good quality photo of them with their harvested deer. But, think again. Whether it is the excitement of the moment or the rush to get the animal field dressed, many hunters just …
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Why proper hunting etiquette is such a big part of who we are as sportsmen, and something that should never be taken lightly. Most of the time hunting etiquette goes hand in hand with basic safety, but it also involves basic common sense and decency. Some things should go without saying: don’t litter around your […]
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Here’s all the basics you need to know about hunting with shotgun slugs For folks who are new to shotgunning, it can be a bit daunting considering the amount of information to consume and understand. There’s a lot of terminology to learn on the gun side, and a whole lot more to learn on the […]
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Mark Drury puts the smackdown on a true Iowa giant. Every hunter has their own tales about the bucks who got away. Those elusive monsters who are like ghosts in the forest that slip away and are never seen again. Sometimes, there is just no explaining a deer’s behavior, especially when it is a mature […]
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It is the end of October, Halloweeney is Sunday. I guess that means it is time for all things scary. Earlier this month I speculated about the reasons we like a good scare now and then, Scary Stuff. Since then, I have seen a few discussions of spooky experiences outdoorsfolks have experienced while out in …
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LINCOLN, Neb. – Deer hunters are reminded that in-person check stations will be used during the nine-day firearm season this year. All deer harvested during the Nov. 13-21 season must be accompanied by the hunter and taken to a check station no later than 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season. …
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